Global airlines halve profit forecast amid surging fuel bills
RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil: Airlines expect to carry more passengers this year but earn only half as much profit as in 2025, as high fuel prices don’t appear to be fully deterring travel, according to projections published Sunday. The International Air Transport Association (IATA) predicted its 370 mem»»»
'Everything I wished for' - Wemby embraces NBA Finals challenge
New York: Victor Wembanyama's dream run in his first NBA playoffs has taken a nightmarish turn, but the young San Antonio Spurs star says he's embracing the setbacks as well as the success. "I think the key is acceptance a lot of times, taking a step back, realizing all the journey that's behind th»»»
Riyadh commission begins work on major Taif Road upgrade project
RIYADH: Work has begun on a major road development project in Riyadh aimed at improving traffic flow and strengthening connections between key areas of the capital. The Royal Commission for Riyadh City announced on Sunday the start of construction on two new bridges as part of the Taif Road Develop»»»
Zelensky meets allies in UK after strike hits Ukraine nuclear site
LONDON: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky arrived in Britain Sunday for defense talks with leaders of the UK, France and Germany after new Russian strikes killed five people and hit a nuclear site in Ukraine. Zelensky was greeted by British Prime Minister Keir Starmer at 10 Downing Street, whe»»»
Franchise, Trade Agencies Expo 2026 to open in Amman Tuesday
AMMAN — Franchise and Trade Agencies Expo 2026 will kick off next Tuesday at Amman International Exhibition Centre on Airport Road, with official participation from Jordan and Iraq, alongside business owners and companies.The exhibition, is organised in cooperation with the Iraqi Business Council (»»»
More traffic, halved profits for airlines in 2026 — Industry forecast
RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil — Airlines are expecting higher passenger numbers in 2026 but half the profits of last year, according to forecasts released on Sunday at a conference in Brazil, as rising fuel costs fail to deter travellers.The International Air Transport Association (IATA), which represents»»»
Iran fires missiles at Israel in response to Dahieh attack
The Israeli army said it had detected incoming missile fire from Iran on Sunday, a first since a fragile truce went into effect in the Middle East war in April. "A short while ago, sirens were sounded in several areas across the country, following the identification of missiles launched from Iran t»»»
Anti-Government Protest Movement Sparks First Political Party Proposal in Tirana
A protest movement that initially began as a reaction against the Zvërnec investment project has evolved into a broader challenge to Albania’s political establishment, producing its first explicit proposal for the creation of a new political party. Amid continued calls for the resignation of Prime »»»
Qatar denies airspace closure amid viral social media claims, flights continue as usual
The General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) of Qatar has clarified that reports circulating on social media about the closure of Qatar’s airspace or suspension of flights are inaccurate. According to a statement from the Qatar News Agency, the current aeronautical notice (NOTAM) is intended to d»»»
Israeli military identifies missiles launched from Iran
HAIFA: The Israeli army said it had detected incoming missile fire from Iran on Sunday, a first since a fragile truce went into effect in the Middle East war in April. “A short while ago, sirens were sounded in several areas across the country, following the identification of missiles launched from»»»
US official urges Hezbollah to allow displaced's return, reconstruction instead of 'pointless war'
Iran, Hezbollah, and others have repeatedly dragged both Israel and Lebanon into "pointless and destructive conflicts" and "Hezbollah has a simple choice: it can continue fighting a pointless war, or it can finally allow the return of the displaced and the reconstruction of Lebanon," a U.S. officia»»»
QCAA denies reports of Qatar airspace closure, flight suspension
DOHA: The Qatar Civil Aviation Authority (QCAA) on Sunday dismissed reports circulating on social media claiming that the State of Qatar's airspace has been closed or that flight operations have been suspended. In a statement, the authority confirmed that the information being circulated is inaccur»»»
President Iotova: There Are Events and Dates Time Can Never Erase
“When commemorating the 150th anniversary of the April Uprising, there is no need for pathos and no need for prepared speeches, because there are events and dates in Bulgarian history that have become so deeply engraved in our memory that the passage of time can never erase them,” said Bulgarian Pr»»»
Opposition Mobilization Grows as Anti-Government Protests Expand Across Tirana and Diaspora
The ongoing wave of protests against the Zvërnec investment project continues to intensify in Tirana, spreading beyond national borders and gaining traction among diaspora communities. In a new development, a mobilization message is reportedly circulating within Democratic Party WhatsApp groups, ca»»»
Israel army says vast tunnel network uncovered under Beaufort castle
The Israeli military said Sunday it uncovered a sprawling tunnel network beneath the Beaufort castle in southern Lebanon, saying it was built to give Hezbollah a fortified strike hub just kilometers from Israeli territory. Israeli soldiers recaptured the crusader-era castle recently, giving the mil»»»
Workshop boosts data protection in Hajj services
RIYADH: The Saudi Data and AI Authority, in collaboration with the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah, intensified awareness efforts targeting companies serving pilgrims by strengthening understanding of data governance and personal data protection, promoting compliance with regulatory frameworks, and redu»»»
Israeli strike kills 9 people in Gaza
CAIRO: Israeli strikes on a police station and a vehicle in the Gaza Strip killed at least nine people and wounded 20 others, health officials said, as mediators began new efforts to salvage a fragile US-brokered ceasefire deal. One strike hit a police post adjacent to a large tent encampment of d»»»
Syrian authorities arrest former assistant sergeant in Assad regime
LONDON: The Interior Ministry of the Syrian Arab Republic on Sunday announced the arrest of a former officer of the Assad regime suspected of committing crimes against the Syrian people. Ghassan Assaf formerly held the rank of assistant sergeant and served as the office manager to Suheil Al-Hassan,»»»
Zverev ends wait for Grand Slam title with French Open triumph
PARIS: Alexander Zverev finally secured his maiden Grand Slam title with a dramatic five-set victory over Italy’s Flavio Cobolli in the French Open final on Sunday. The second seed became the first German man to win a major tournament since Boris Becker at the 1996 Australian Open with a 6-1, 4-6, »»»
Hezbollah fighters targeted a gathering of Israeli occupation army soldiers on the southern border: Military Media Statement 20 - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Hezbollah fighters targeted a gathering of Israeli occupation army soldiers on the southern border: Military Media Statement 20 07-06-2026 »»»
GCC secretary general receives UN official in Riyadh
RIYADH: Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council Jasem Mohamed Al-Budaiwi received Nizar Jamal Haddad, program director of the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the UN in the Kingdom, at the General Secretariat headquarters in Riyadh on Sunday. The two sides discussed strengthening coop»»»
GCC secretary general receives UN official in Riyadh
RIYADH: Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council Jasem Mohamed Al-Budaiwi received Nizar Jamal Haddad, program director of the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the UN in the Kingdom, at the General Secretariat headquarters in Riyadh on Sunday. The two sides discussed strengthening coop»»»
Where We Are Going Today: ‘Darein’ – Levantine-Moroccan fusion restaurant
During my stay at the InterContinental resort, one of Red Sea Global’s summer destinations, I dined at Darein, a Levantine-Moroccan fusion restaurant whose name translates to “the two houses,” a nod to the meeting of two cuisines. The space blends Moroccan mosaic tiles, traditional teapots and clay»»»
Trump urges 'more surgical' strikes against Hezbollah
U.S. President Donald Trump called for "more surgical" strikes against Hezbollah in Lebanon and said he is not demanding the conflict be included in a peace deal with Iran, in an interview broadcast Sunday. "I'd like to see a more surgical attack on Hezbollah. I think it should be more surgical," T»»»
70 companies, 1,000 jobs in UAE: Inside MoIAT’s major Emirati employment push
The Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology (MoIAT) is hosting the Industrialists Career Exhibitionfrom June 8-9 at the Abu Dhabi Energy Center. The platform connects Emirati talent with career and training opportunities across the UAE’s rapidly growing industrial and advanced technology secto»»»
Zverev ends wait for Grand Slam title with French Open triumph
Paris: Alexander Zverev finally secured his maiden Grand Slam title with a dramatic five-set victory over Italy's Flavio Cobolli in the French Open final on Sunday. The second seed became the first German man to win a major tournament since Boris Becker at the 1996 Australian Open with a 6-1, 4-6, »»»
‘Have you eaten today?’ What an incident on an Italian train taught me about EU values
I saw the kind of Europe I want to live in during a small scene on a train from Bologna to Florence in Italy on Saturday (6 June), after listening to top US officials telling us we should be angry and cruel toward immigrants. In the incident, the train conductor found a man of Indian appearance who»»»
Israel military opens probe into West Bank baby’s killing
JERUSALEM: The Israeli military has opened an investigation into the killing of a seven-month-old infant by Israeli gunfire in the occupied West Bank, it said Sunday. Sam Fahd Abou Haikal died and his parents sustained light injuries when Israeli forces opened fire on the family’s car in the city o»»»
At least 10 dead in shipwreck off Malta
Rome: The Italian coastguard said Sunday it has recovered 10 bodies after a shipwreck of a migrant boat off Malta. "The vessel, which departed from the Libyan coast... was sailing with approximately 60 people on board," it said in a statement. "According to the latest information, a fishing vessel »»»
Awqaf receives international ISO certification for information security
Doha, Qatar: Minister of Endowments (Awqaf) and Islamic Affairs, through its Information Systems Department, has obtained the ISO/IEC 27001:2022 certification for Information Security Management Systems (ISMS), marking a major milestone in its efforts to strengthen information security and adopt in»»»
OPEC to increase oil output amid continued closure of Strait of Hormuz - UPI.com
OPEC on Sunday announced that its member nations will increase oil production by nearly 200,000 barrels per day in July, despite the Strait of Hormuz remaining closed and it being very difficult to ship it anywhere out of the Middle East. Photo by Ismael Mohamad/UPI | License Photo June 7 (UPI) -- »»»
Ministry of Municipality marks World Food Safety Day with enhanced inspection, awareness efforts
Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Municipality reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening food safety standards through integrated inspection and public awareness programmes on the occasion of World Food Safety Day. In a series of awareness messages, the ministry highlighted its round-the-clock efforts »»»
Pakistani Interior Minister Delivers Message to Iran’s Sayyed Khamenei During Tehran Visit
Pakistani Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi met Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi in Tehran on Sunday and delivered a message from Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif addressed to the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Sayyed Ali Khamenei. According to Iran’s official news agency IR»»»
Hundreds of Charlie Chaplin Lookalikes Gather in Switzerland
More than 400 people donning black bowler hats, toothbrush moustaches and canes gathered in Switzerland Sunday seeking to break the record for the biggest ever assembly of Charlie Chaplin lookalikes. The unusual rally, drawing Chaplin fans of all ages, took place at a museum dedicated to the legend»»»
Israel Military Opens Probe into West Bank Baby’s Killing
The Israeli military has opened an investigation into the killing of a seven-month-old infant by Israeli gunfire in the occupied West Bank, it said Sunday. Sam Fahd Abou Haikal died and his parents sustained light injuries when Israeli forces opened fire on the family's car in the city of Hebron, a»»»
Local thunderstorms and rain expected Sunday night over northern and central heights
Tunis, June 7 (TAP) - Local thunderstorms with some rain are expected on Sunday night over western heights of northern and central Tunisia, partly cloudy elsewhere, according to the National Institute of Meteorology (INM). Night-time temperatures...»»»
‘You’re either crooked or you’re stupid’: Trump storms off Meet the Press interview
US President Donald Trump abruptly ended an interview with NBC’s Meet the Press following a heated exchange with moderator Kristen Welker over his repeated claims that the 2020 election was “rigged.” The discussion took place during a rain-soaked sit-down in Wisconsin, a key swing state Trump won i»»»
Illume Societies launches EGP 4.5bn ‘Illume Residence’ in New Cairo’s Sixth Settlement
Illume Societies has announced the launch of its new residential development, Illume Residence, in the Sixth Settlement area of New Cairo, with planned investments estimated at EGP 4.5bn. The project was unveiled during a press conference attended by company executives, consultants, operating partn»»»
IPO programme to deepen financial markets, expand private sector role: Investment minister
Mohamed Farid, Minister of Investment and Foreign Trade, said the government is moving forward with its state offerings programme as part of broader efforts to strengthen the role of the private sector, deepen financial markets, and attract greater investment. Speaking on behalf of Prime Minister M»»»
NBE partners with Belmazad.com to digitize asset sales, auctions
Belmazad.com has signed an operating agreement with the National Bank of Egypt (NBE) to digitize asset marketing and sales, enhancing efficiency, transparency, and reach through electronic public auctions. The partnership aims to streamline asset sales processes by leveraging technology-driven solu»»»
Egypt’s non-banking financial sector serves over 60 million citizens, provides EGP 1.4trn in financing: Planning minister
Egypt’s non-banking financial sector, regulated by the Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA), serves more than 60 million citizens and provided financing worth EGP 1.4trn in 2025, according to Ahmed Rostom, Minister of Planning and Economic Development. Rostom made the remarks during his address at »»»
Trump says US ‘very close’ to Iran deal, rejects early sanctions relief
US President Donald Trump said the United States and Iran were “very close” to reaching an agreement to end the conflict, but ruled out any advance easing of sanctions or the unfreezing of Iranian assets as part of a potential deal. In remarks to NBC News, Trump said he was not insisting that Leban»»»
Egyptian, Qatari foreign ministers review proposed US-Iran agreement and Gaza ceasefire terms
Egypt and Qatar are working to bridge views in ongoing negotiations between the United States and Iran, as the two nations’ foreign ministers met on Sunday to discuss proposed elements of the agreement aimed at ending regional conflict. Egyptian Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperatio»»»
Egypt’s FRA outlines insurance sector overhaul, tenfold capital requirement at African conference
The Egyptian Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA) has approved two companies to issue insurance policies using financial technology and is processing applications from over 10 others, FRA Chairperson Islam Azzam announced on Sunday as part of a broader strategy to deepen the market. Delivering the »»»
Alaa El-Zoheiry elected President of African Insurance Organisation for 2026-2027 term
Alaa El-Zoheiry, Chairperson of the Insurance Federation of Egypt (IFE), has been elected President of the African Insurance Organisation (AIO) for the 2026-2027 term, succeeding Ethiopia. The announcement was made during the opening ceremony of the AIO’s 52nd Conference and Annual General Assembly»»»
Egypt explores stronger industrial, investment partnerships with EBRD, Türkiye, Nigeria, and Morocco
Minister of Industry Khaled Hashem held a series of high-level meetings with international officials and financial institutions on the sidelines of the 35th Annual Meeting and Business Forum of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) in Riga, Latvia, to explore opportunities for»»»
Madbouly opens factories, inspects major investments in Alexandria
Egypt’s Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly inaugurated and inspected a series of major industrial projects in Alexandria’s Borg El Arab industrial zone on Sunday. Madbouly highlighted Egypt’s strategy to deepen local manufacturing, boost exports, attract foreign investment, and create jobs across key »»»
Egypt advances electricity market reform through partnership with Nexus Analytica
Egypt’s Minister of Electricity and Renewable Energy, Mahmoud Esmat, has held talks with Nexus Analytica to explore cooperation on developing the regulatory framework governing the country’s electricity market, as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen governance, transparency, and private-sector pa»»»
Prime Minister meets Egyptian Foreign Minister
CAIRO: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, met today in Cairo with Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Egyptian Expatriates Affairs of the sisterly Arab Republic of Egypt HE Dr. Badr Abdelatty. During the meet»»»
Al-Shaibani, Mauritanian Ambassador discuss bilateral cooperation
Damascus, June 7 (SANA) Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates Asaad Hassan al-Shaibani received Mauritanian Ambassador to Syria al-Taleb al-Mokhtar in Damascus on Sunday and discussed ways to strengthen cooperation between the two nations. During the meeting, the two sides reviewed prospects »»»